À propos de l’œuvre
Femme nue sur un lit, par Vincent van Gogh
Vincent van Gogh · March 1887 · Paris
Naked woman lying on a bed, F330Reproduction of oil painting on canvas
In an oval frame, a naked woman rests diagonally on a white bed, her arms pulled behind her head; flesh, blue and cream tones make up a calm and frontally modern Parisian study.
Look at the work
A nude lying in the space of an oval
The body crosses the canvas from left to right, legs slightly bent to the face framed by brown hair. Raised arms extend the curve of the upper edge.
The sheet and pillow take up almost all the space. Long turquoise blue hatching enlivens the background and shadows of the laundry, while a terracotta strip at the bottom of the bed warms up the range.
Painted during the Parisian period, this work shows Van Gogh working on the nude and figure in an unusual format. The oval tightens the framing and transforms the bed into a vast field of light touches.
Composition, touch and color
Three observations specific to this painting
The Barnes Foundation keeps this painting under inventory BF720. The references F330/JH1214, the dating of March 1887 and the oval format of 59.7 × 73.7 cm establish its identity.
The oval as an envelope
The curved edge follows the body and mattress, removing angles where the gaze might escape. The figure appears contained in an intimate space.
Whites crossed with blue
Sheet, pillow and wall are not painted pure white. Blue, gray and cream hatching build volumes and connect the body to its environment.
A flexible diagonal
The elongated body structures the entire composition, but the knees, waist and arms introduce several inflections which avoid a rigid pose.
Documented benchmarks
Precisely identify the original work
The Barnes Foundation notice makes it possible to distinguish this oval nude from the numerous model studies carried out by Van Gogh during his two years in Paris.
An oval canvas
The format is an essential element of the work: it brings the edge of the body closer together and gives the bed an almost enveloping shape.
Paris, March 1887
Van Gogh then explored lighter colors and a divided touch through contact with modern French art.
BF720 in Philadelphia
The work belongs to the Barnes Foundation, where it is registered under object number 5213.
Your reproduction
What the painter must preserve
The copy must retain the oval framing, the softness of the skin tones, the turquoise hatching of the linen and the terracotta strip which stabilizes the bottom of the composition.
- The oval outline of the canvas
- Arms raised behind the head
- Pink and beige skin tones
- Turquoise blue hatching
- The terracotta strip of the bed
Work sheet
| Title | Naked woman lying on a bed, F330 |
|---|---|
| Artist | Vincent van Gogh (1853 -1890) |
| Date | March 1887 |
| Place of creation | Paris |
| Original technique | Oil on canvas |
| Dimensions | 59.7 × 73.7 cm |
| Inventory | Barnes Foundation BF720· F330· JH1214 |
| Conservation | Barnes Foundation, Philadelphia |
| Your reproduction | Handmade oil painting on canvas |
From order to shipping
In your interior
A light oval with turquoise accents
The horizontal and curved format is suitable above a chest of drawers, a bed or in a hanging of figures. Cream white, turquoise, flesh pink and terracotta match the bright interiors.
Frequently asked questions
Before ordering
Is this a canvas print?
No. Each reproduction is manually painted in oil on canvas. Brushstrokes and material variations belong to the final result.
How is the visual reference chosen?
The Barnes Foundation image measured 6,041 × 4,893 px; it was reduced to 3,000 × 2,430 px and converted into a real WebP.
Can I check the result before shipping?
Yes. Photographs of the finished painting are sent to you; you can request alterations before validating the shipment.
Are custom formats possible?
Yes. The format can be adapted to your wall while maintaining the proportions and balance of the original composition.
